Capital Projects QA Leader — Onsite Quality

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. seeks a Capital Project QA Manager to oversee quality management systems, procedures, and documentation for large capital projects, ensuring compliance with specs and safety standards.

You’ll drive QA governance and proactive processes across site audits, NCRs, CAPAs, and contractor oversight, based in Alameda with onsite responsibilities. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field and 7–10+ years in QA on major industrial projects, with ASQ CQAs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field.
• Typically 7–10+ years of experience in QA roles supporting large-scale industrial or capital projects.
• Highly preferred credentials include ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Software Skills: Proficiency in project and defect management tools.
• Analytical: Ability to interpret complex technical specifications and identify patterns in defect data.
• Communication: Strong skills to foster a quality-driven culture and negotiate resolutions with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Risk Management: Proactively identifying potential quality failures and developing mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Quality Planning: Develop and implement Sila’s Quality Management Plan (QMP) and QC protocols for construction, materials, and equipment.
• Audit & Compliance: Conduct internal and external audits to verify adherence to protocols and technical standards.
• Vendor & Contractor Oversight: Review contractor quality plans, ITPs, and material certifications to ensure vendor performance.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain records of inspections, test results, and quality incidents with regular reports.
• Defect Management: Manage NCRs and CAPA to resolve quality risks before they impact timelines.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary contact for quality issues between the owner, engineering teams, and construction partners.
• Reporting & Metrics: Monitor KPIs and trend analyses to senior management.
• Continuous Improvement: Facilitate lessons-learned sessions to improve quality management processes.

Skills

QA leadership

Auditing

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management

Tools

Defect management tools

Job description

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. seeks a Capital Project QA Manager to oversee quality management systems, procedures, and documentation for large capital projects, ensuring compliance with specs and safety standards.

You’ll drive QA governance and proactive processes across site audits, NCRs, CAPAs, and contractor oversight, based in Alameda with onsite responsibilities. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field and 7–10+ years in QA on major industrial projects, with ASQ CQAs